| Regimental number | 737 |
| Place of birth | Northcote, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Armidale Street, Croxton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.6 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H Shaw, Armidale Street, Croxton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Serbved in 7th Field Company Engineers, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 2nd Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/21/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 239 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia, 15 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 15 November 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHAW William Buchan |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
